Shirley Golf Club (Christchurch, New Zealand) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Shirley Golf Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
6,782
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

92 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 92 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

46 bunkers
3,681 sq yd of sand — 2.6 bunkers per hole on average.
271 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
574 sq yd avg green
Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Standard target size — club selection matters more than shape.
7.63 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 9 fairway zones.
46 bunkers · 18 greens · 9 fairway zones · 19 tee boxes · 0 water hazards.

What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 72.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,800 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 78 +6
10 12 84 +12
15 17 89 +17
20 23 95 +23
25 29 101 +29
30 35 107 +35

Medal

Rating 70.5 · Slope 125 · Par 72 · 6,400 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 75 +3
10 10 80 +8
15 15 86 +14
20 21 91 +19
25 26 97 +25
30 32 102 +30

Club

Rating 68.5 · Slope 120 · Par 72 · 6,000 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 2 70 +-2
10 7 76 +4
15 12 81 +9
20 18 86 +14
25 23 92 +20
30 28 97 +25

Forward

Rating 72.0 · Slope 125 · Par 74 · 5,400 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 76 +2
10 9 81 +7
15 15 87 +13
20 20 92 +18
25 26 98 +24
30 31 103 +29

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 35 4 4 3 5 4 4 3 4 5 36 71
Yards 440 531 416 420 212 424 356 169 405 3,373 393 360 196 512 440 360 163 428 557 3,409 6,782
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 4 · 424 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 18
Par 5 · 557 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 16
Par 3 · 163 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Pre-Round Checklist for Shirley Golf Club

Your Game Plan for Shirley Golf Club

The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.

Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
6,800
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
130

Medal

Yards:
6,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.5
Slope:
125

Club

Yards:
6,000
Par:
72
Course Rating:
68.5
Slope:
120

Forward

Yards:
5,400
Par:
74
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
125

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Shirley Golf Club?

Shirley Golf Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,782 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,373 yards), back nine par 36 (3,409 yards).

What is the longest hole at Shirley Golf Club?

The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 557 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Shirley Golf Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 424 yards.

What should I shoot at Shirley Golf Club?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.